Michelle Medina, 33, is a vibrant example of the huge popularity of natural, holistic healthcare in the Bay Area. Born in Los Angeles and now living in San Francisco, Medina is a student and senior intern practitioner at the Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College (AIMC) in Berkeley.
“I was raised in a very Latino neighborhood,” says Medina, who adds that her grandmother was an important influence when she was young.